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Digger Bombs: Tom Cruise Film Fails to Reach Budget
13 Nov
Summary
- Tom Cruise's 'Digger' concluded its global run with $50.3 million.
- The film's production cost was reportedly $160 million, excluding marketing.
- Digger earned less than one-third of its estimated production budget.
Tom Cruise's film 'Digger' has officially ended its global theatrical run, marking it as a considerable box office disappointment. The black comedy garnered a worldwide total of $50.3 million, with only $18.2 million from the North American market. This performance is significantly below expectations, especially considering the reported production budget of $160 million, not including marketing expenses.
The film's total earnings represent less than one-third of its estimated production cost. Industry standards suggest a break-even point around 2.5 times the production budget, which would have placed 'Digger's' target at approximately $400 million worldwide. The film's shortfall is therefore estimated to be around $350 million.
'Digger' follows the story of a powerful man on a mission to prove himself a savior before a disaster he caused consumes everything. Released on October 2nd, the film also features Riz Ahmed and Jesse Plemons. Despite the star-studded cast and an ambitious premise, 'Digger' failed to connect with audiences, leading to its critical box office failure.
